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The Official Revgear BlogThu, 29 Jan 2015 20:16:52 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1Camp Chainsaw | Quick Weight Cut Tricks | Weight Cut Blow Uphttp://blog.revgear.com/camp-chainsawquick-weight-cut-tricksweight-cut-blow/
http://blog.revgear.com/camp-chainsawquick-weight-cut-tricksweight-cut-blow/#commentsThu, 21 Aug 2014 15:10:05 +0000http://blog.revgear.com/?p=12127Erik ‘Chainsaw’ Charles is a former professional MMA fighter and now professional trainer. Erik is a long time supporter of the Revgear brand and Revgear is his gear of choice when training and recommending equipment to his students. In this video Erik shows us some of his quick weigh cutting tips as well as documenting what happens when a fighter he trains does not make weight. Check out ‘Weight Cut Blow Up’ from Camp Chainsaw below.

]]>Erik ‘Chainsaw’ Charles is a former professional MMA fighter and now professional trainer. Erik is a long time supporter of the Revgear brand and Revgear is his gear of choice when training and recommending equipment to his students.

In this video Erik shows us some of his quick weigh cutting tips as well as documenting what happens when a fighter he trains does not make weight.

]]>http://blog.revgear.com/camp-chainsawquick-weight-cut-tricksweight-cut-blow/feed/0Chris Camozzi: Fight For The Troops Post Fight Bloghttp://blog.revgear.com/chris-camozzi-fight-for-the-troops-post-fight-blog/
http://blog.revgear.com/chris-camozzi-fight-for-the-troops-post-fight-blog/#commentsTue, 12 Nov 2013 15:57:17 +0000http://blog.revgear.com/?p=11187The dust has settled and my eye has cleared up a little so I wanted to put together a blog for you guys telling you about the fight and everything that lead up to it. I want to start off by saying that I’ve always wanted to fight on one of the Military appreciation cards that the UFC does since the first one I saw. I was honored to be able to give them a night of entertainment and show my appreciation for what they do. The men and women in the military put their lives on the line everyday […]

]]>The dust has settled and my eye has cleared up a little so I wanted to put together a blog for you guys telling you about the fight and everything that lead up to it.

I want to start off by saying that I’ve always wanted to fight on one of the Military appreciation cards that the UFC does since the first one I saw. I was honored to be able to give them a night of entertainment and show my appreciation for what they do. The men and women in the military put their lives on the line everyday so people like you and I can pursue our dreams. They were one of the best crowds ever and really seemed to enjoy the show. Once again, Thank You to the troops and the UFC for allowing me to be a part of the show.

That was my 10th UFC fight and to me, by far the best crowd I have ever fought in front of. Everyone was very respectful, excited and going crazy for the fights. It’s really satisfying to meet people that love what we do so much. They were just all around GREAT fans. Rafael Natal even said “I expected to get booed and hated but the crowd cheered loud for me and were patting me on the back on the way to the cage.” It was amazing and this is one of the first times I could really hear the crowd during my fight.

Leading up to this fight I had been working on increasing my explosiveness and working on all aspects of my game. My trainer Marc wanted me to be the aggressor. At some point in the first round I lost my vision in my right eye. Without the energy of the crowd I probably could not have continued. These men and women can’t just give up when they are at work, I knew there was no way I would either.

Lorenz Larkin is not an easy fight, even if your vision is 20/20. He is fast and accurate and once he realized I was unable to see he began to pick me apart. By the third round the blood in my eyes had my vision completely distorted. At times he stayed in the pocket looking for the finish and also giving me an opportunity to find my shot. I was just never able to get mine off.

I don’t blame my vision for the loss. I think the vision took a close fight and made it one sided. I needed to put more combinations together, focus less on finishing and have been more focused on doing damage and winning the rounds. While the stats show I outstruck Larkin it was clear to see who landed the most damaging blows. I am not a point fighter, I come to do damage. So I need to focus on making sure that my strikes are counting and doing damage.

I wouldn’t trade my most recent losses for anything. While the sport of MMA is based on winning I continue to learn more in my losses then I do from my wins. With a loss you have to deal with adversity and learn how to come through battles like these to become one of the best fighters in the world. I will always go out on my shield and lead with my sword.

I do not know what is next. I will fight anyone, anytime. I am going to continue to learn and improve my skills. I’m sidelined for a bit while my eye heals. The doctors said I will make a full recovery which is good. The UFC/Zuffa really do an amazing job making sure we are taken care of after the fight. Not only was I rushed to the emergency room but the the UFC even arranged to have an eye specialist come see me in the emergency room, even after the ER doctor checked me out. They treat us like a parent would their kid and always make sure we are taken care off.

]]>http://blog.revgear.com/chris-camozzi-fight-for-the-troops-post-fight-blog/feed/0Revgear As Seen In Ultimate MMA’s “Gear Guide”http://blog.revgear.com/revgear-as-seen-in-ultimate-mma-2/
http://blog.revgear.com/revgear-as-seen-in-ultimate-mma-2/#commentsTue, 27 Aug 2013 19:34:51 +0000http://revgearsports.com/?p=11058Revgear’s new compression short with protective cup is featured in the Sept./Oct. 2013 issue of Ultimate MMA as part of their “Gear Guide” section.

]]>http://blog.revgear.com/revgear-as-seen-in-ultimate-mma-2/feed/0Revgear As Seen In Ultimate MMA's "Gear Guide"http://blog.revgear.com/revgear-as-seen-in-ultimate-mma-2-2/
http://blog.revgear.com/revgear-as-seen-in-ultimate-mma-2-2/#commentsTue, 27 Aug 2013 19:34:51 +0000http://revgearsports.com/?p=11058Revgear’s new compression short with protective cup is featured in the Sept./Oct. 2013 issue of Ultimate MMA as part of their “Gear Guide” section.

]]>http://blog.revgear.com/revgear-as-seen-in-ultimate-mma-2-2/feed/0TOW #31 – Jiu Jitsu: Double Arm Barhttp://blog.revgear.com/tow-31-jiu-jitsu-double-arm-bar/
http://blog.revgear.com/tow-31-jiu-jitsu-double-arm-bar/#commentsFri, 26 Jul 2013 23:36:57 +0000http://revgearsports.com/?p=10917We have all seen the damage an arm bar can do in Jiu Jitsu. But what happens when your opponent figures out your set up move? Or maybe your rubber guard isn’t doing the trick. Don’t fear Scotty Epstein is here to help. Learn the fundamentals step by step as Scotty goes through the proper techniques of the double arm bar. Some key components of a good double arm bar are to start with you feet on your opponents hips, keep your legs wrapped tightly around your opponent’s head when you transition and finally, extend and pull down on the […]

]]>We have all seen the damage an arm bar can do in Jiu Jitsu. But what happens when your opponent figures out your set up move? Or maybe your rubber guard isn’t doing the trick. Don’t fear Scotty Epstein is here to help. Learn the fundamentals step by step as Scotty goes through the proper techniques of the double arm bar. Some key components of a good double arm bar are to start with you feet on your opponents hips, keep your legs wrapped tightly around your opponent’s head when you transition and finally, extend and pull down on the arms. That’s this week’s Technique of the Week. Join us next week for an all new video from the pros. Now over to you! What works best, a single arm bar or a double arm bar?

]]>http://blog.revgear.com/tow-31-jiu-jitsu-double-arm-bar/feed/0TOW #30 – Muay Thai: Jab Switch Kickhttp://blog.revgear.com/tow-30-muay-thai-jab-switch-kick/
http://blog.revgear.com/tow-30-muay-thai-jab-switch-kick/#commentsFri, 19 Jul 2013 00:15:37 +0000http://revgearsports.com/?p=10863This week we have a rather tricky Muay Thai technique for you. In this tutorial, Alan and Eddie will show you how to use your lead side more efficiently. After peppering your opponent with cleans jabs he will begin to block the jabs which will hinder his line of vision. When your jab comes in, load up and prep your feet for a switch kick. This tactic will aid you in being one step ahead of your opponent. Hope you learned from this Technique of the Week and come back next week when we have an all new Jiu Jitsu […]

]]>This week we have a rather tricky Muay Thai technique for you. In this tutorial, Alan and Eddie will show you how to use your lead side more efficiently. After peppering your opponent with cleans jabs he will begin to block the jabs which will hinder his line of vision. When your jab comes in, load up and prep your feet for a switch kick. This tactic will aid you in being one step ahead of your opponent. Hope you learned from this Technique of the Week and come back next week when we have an all new Jiu Jitsu technique for you.

]]>http://blog.revgear.com/tow-30-muay-thai-jab-switch-kick/feed/0TOW #28 – Wrestling: Slap Drag Singlehttp://blog.revgear.com/tow-28-slap-drag-single/
http://blog.revgear.com/tow-28-slap-drag-single/#commentsFri, 14 Jun 2013 22:47:42 +0000http://revgearsports.com/?p=10755Boy do we have a great Technique of the Week for you. All throughout my wrestling career, my number one shot was the arm drag single. This is an excellent variation of that shot. Learn how to catch your opponent off guard as Conor shows you the trick to finishing the slap drag single. Hope this video helped and come back next week for an all new Revgear Technique of the Week. Now over to you, how do you like to set up you single leg takedown?

]]>Boy do we have a great Technique of the Week for you. All throughout my wrestling career, my number one shot was the arm drag single. This is an excellent variation of that shot. Learn how to catch your opponent off guard as Conor shows you the trick to finishing the slap drag single. Hope this video helped and come back next week for an all new Revgear Technique of the Week. Now over to you, how do you like to set up you single leg takedown?

]]>http://blog.revgear.com/tow-28-slap-drag-single/feed/0TOW #27 – Muay Thai: Jab Feint to Low Kickhttp://blog.revgear.com/tow-27-muay-thai-jab-feint-to-low-kick/
http://blog.revgear.com/tow-27-muay-thai-jab-feint-to-low-kick/#commentsThu, 06 Jun 2013 23:34:22 +0000http://revgearsports.com/?p=10700This week we are coming at ya from Legends MMA in Huntington Beach. Our coach for this technique is none other than Alan Jouban. Jab feint to low kick is this week’s Muay Thai tip and when executed properly can be devastating to your opponent. Start by working the jab and finding your distance. Once your opponent is tired of eating your jabs they will become slightly more protective of their jaw. Sell that feint and when they cover high you strike low. Hope this has been helpful and if you would like to see more of our Technique of […]

]]>This week we are coming at ya from Legends MMA in Huntington Beach. Our coach for this technique is none other than Alan Jouban. Jab feint to low kick is this week’s Muay Thai tip and when executed properly can be devastating to your opponent. Start by working the jab and finding your distance. Once your opponent is tired of eating your jabs they will become slightly more protective of their jaw. Sell that feint and when they cover high you strike low. Hope this has been helpful and if you would like to see more of our Technique of the Week series check back every Thursday when we post an all new video for you. Train.Fight.Recover. Repeat.

]]>http://blog.revgear.com/tow-27-muay-thai-jab-feint-to-low-kick/feed/0TOW #26 – Jiu Jitsu: One Arm Chokehttp://blog.revgear.com/tow-25-jiu-jitsu-one-arm-choke/
http://blog.revgear.com/tow-25-jiu-jitsu-one-arm-choke/#commentsThu, 30 May 2013 23:16:45 +0000http://revgearsports.com/?p=10649This week we are bringing you an all new Jiu Jitsu technique. Having good hand positioning in Jiu Jitsu is crucial if you want to gain an advantage over your opponent. Watch and learn as Scotty breaks down the One Arm Choke step by step. For this technique you must first break your opponents grip then slip your arm under their chin and finally finish the move by reaching your hand to the back of your own neck to use as leverage. Stop back by next time for an all new Revgear Technique of the Week.

]]>This week we are bringing you an all new Jiu Jitsu technique. Having good hand positioning in Jiu Jitsu is crucial if you want to gain an advantage over your opponent. Watch and learn as Scotty breaks down the One Arm Choke step by step. For this technique you must first break your opponents grip then slip your arm under their chin and finally finish the move by reaching your hand to the back of your own neck to use as leverage. Stop back by next time for an all new RevgearTechnique of the Week.

]]>http://blog.revgear.com/tow-25-jiu-jitsu-one-arm-choke/feed/0Revgear Seen On The Cover of Ultimate MMAhttp://blog.revgear.com/revgear-seen-on-the-cover-of-ultimate-mma/
http://blog.revgear.com/revgear-seen-on-the-cover-of-ultimate-mma/#commentsThu, 30 May 2013 15:44:36 +0000http://revgearsports.com/?p=10644Revgear fighter Court McGee was featured on the cover of Ultimate MMA Magazine wearing his Revgear MMA gloves.